Reform urged in Frederick County primaries
A long Maryland note discusses the Crawford county nominating method as superior to old conventions. It cites Baltimore City experiments with direct primaries and Harford County’s support, urging Frederick County to adopt reform to boost citizen participation and curb limited delegate control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William F. Porter
Board of Election Supervisors
Baltimore City
Belair Aegis and Intelligencer
Harford County
Crawford County
Baltimore
Baltimore County
Frederick County
Frederick
Maryland
Quotations From Contemporary Commentators
A compilation of opinion snippets from Baltimore and Hagerstown papers noting views on coal miners public humor and public figures Theodore Roosevelt Wall Street financier Edward Jennings Bayan Cleveland and distractions from public duties amid lighter topics such as fishing paraphrased from several newspapers.
Minutes of Merriness in a Philadelphia Church
A new church member asks the choir’s position and a mild tenor replies he is adveciately neutral, not siding with factions. The item adds a brief aside that a Mr Newlywed-I discharged the cuck this afternoon.
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Philadelphia Press
Fragmentary Witty Exchange Notes in Newspaper Snippets
The clippings capture a jumble of quips and snippets from several papers. A mention of an umpire and gag lines about a "dustin Stax" reflect humorous, informal banter among readers and staff, with bits of regional dialect and a gag about collecting fares.
Grover Cleveland Aims Again For President
The Brooklyn Eagle argues Grover Cleveland is the only Democrat who can beat Theodore Roosevelt and should be the 1904 Democratic nominee. It asserts Cleveland’s past record and public trust make him the strongest chance, with other Democrats unlikely to unite against Roosevelt. The piece notes the nomination window is short and chances of finding a stronger Democrat are slim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Brooklyn Eagle
Grover Cleveland
United States
Theodore Roosevelt
Mr. Roosevelt
Grover
Hng
Americana
Evanta
Moments with the Muse Springtime Ode by Howeis
A lyrical meditation on the ushering of spring with vivid nature imagery. The speaker greets birds, blossom laden trees, and green leaves, sensing a quiet, revelatory rapture as the season merges with inner renewal. The voice seeks near access to spring's secret and the heart's awakening.
News of the State: Fire, crime and accidents report
A series of incidents across Maryland includes burglars breaking into the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad station at Washington Grove, fires destroying the Waterloo residence near Jessups and a Rising Sun millinery shop, fraudulent orchard destruction schemes, legal actions including a seven year penitentiary sentence for James Brown, a trial for John Welsh in Cumberland, a fatal shooting near Chestertown, and a near fatal shotgun accident on a Kent farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore and Ohio
Washington Grove
Waterloo
Jessups
John KR. King
Baltimore
Cumberland
Charles Grimes
Cumberland Electric Railway
Narrows Park
Charles W. Leese
Melrose
Manchester
Garroil
Dennis Gillespie
Rising San
William Edowards
Chestertown
Frank Basler
Henry Hamilton
H. G Simpers
Antwerp Fortifications and Art Treasures Described in 1908
Special correspondence describes Antwerp as a strong fortress with water-enabled defenses and a vast garrison need. It highlights the docks, cathedrals, and famed artworks including Leonardo da Vinci's Christ head, Rubens' Descent, and the Descent in St Jacques. The piece recounts Matsys lore at a well and notes decay in St Paul.
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Europe
Belgium
Antwerp
New York City
Netherlands
Kingdom of
Begiam
Gudelaven Saupe
Raben
Croes
Vienus
Leonardo da Vinci
Christ
Mateya
Asone Thass
Matsys
Quinten
Rabene
Church of St. Paul
Vanderbilt
Prome Noir Promenade and Antwerp’s Dutch Language Pulse
A travelogue describes Antwerp's elevated promenade the prome noir with harbor views and cargo scenes including a Japanese crewed ship. It notes Dutch as prevalent, Plantin’s historic printing legacy, the Gothic Bourse building, and local prices on fruits vegetables and fish reflecting 16th to 19th century commerce.
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Revere
Antwerp
Bagina
Holland
Rue d'Herrenthals
France
Staciona
Plantin
Bourse of
Europe
Dre
Belgian suffrage system described by O F Marken
The account notes the Belgian suffrage system as peculiar with provisions for different voter weights. It explains that subjects possess one to three votes based on property and educational qualifications, and that some individuals effectively cast three ballots in a single election.
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Belgium
Market Gossip From Frederick Scribes May Layout
A lively market column notes May mood and early shopping, detailing fruit prices and spring produce. It observes clean streets, chatter about firemen events, and local women and beauty amid rising prices for eggs butter poultry and apples with a casual village tone.
Fire destroys Weet Point business district and homes
A disastrous blaze swept Weet Point Virginia early yesterday, gutting the entire business section and thirty dwellings. Mesaye Morvitz and Gaba, proprietors of The Economy at 10 South Market Street, were among the business owners affected as their brick building burned. Morvitz departed for West Point soon after.
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Weet Point
Mesaye
Morvitz & Gaba
South Market Street
Heartcat
Hannsoms
Alt
Morvitz
West Point
Religious Services and Announcements Around Frederick
A detailed listing of church services and meetings across Frederick. All Saints Episcopal holds 10:50 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. services with Sunday school at 2 p.m. Other churches from Lutherans to Catholics share service times and upcoming events, with notes on ministers, special cantatas, and anniversary celebrations. Local ministerial association meets Monday at 10 a.m.
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All Saints’ Episcopal Church
Sohoysville Mission
Reformed Classis of
Maryland
U. B
Rev
O . Stinespring
Young Peoples
Trinity
E. Church South
Switzer
Epworth League
City Ministerial Association
Protestant Episcopal
Osborne Ingle
German Baptist Brethren Church
EA. Bronner
P D Fairney
Concert by Western Maryland College Glee and Mandolin Clubs
An excellent Opera House concert last night by the Glee Mandolin and Guitar Clubs of Western Maryland College featured humorous arias and lively selections. The program included Ambascador Hail All Hail Dance of the Brownies and Hi Trovatore with encores from Walter N. Graham Walter M. Graham and Dean Yeary.
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Western Maryland College
Glen Club
Western Maryland
Walter N. Graham
F. Pachon
Poor Wille
Walter M. Graham
Dean Yeary
College Glee
Funerals For Mrs Barbara Morac and Mrs John Crove
Funeral services were held this afternoon at 2 o'clock from the homes on North Market Street and East Church Street. Rev. Dr E R Eschbach and Rev M L Beard officiated with pallbearers named for each service. Interments occurred at Mt Olivet and Lutheran cemeteries respectively, C Q Carty and F Schroeder funeral directors. Also reported is an increased pension of William H Moore of Frederick to ten dollars per month.
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Barbara Morac
North Market Street
E.R. Eschbach
Jacob Dadieman
Isaac Haller
David Groff
Thomas Eyler
William H. Shipley
J. N. Zimmerman
Mt. Olivet Cematery
F. Schroeder
John KE. Crove
L.B. Kepler
East Church Street
M.L. Beard
Middletown
Marcus Wertheimer
Worthington Glaze
G. W. Kindley
E. G. Haugh
C. Q. Carty
Olivet Cemetery announces manager election at bank
The stockholders or promoters of Olivet Cemetery are notified that an election for ten managers will be held at Central National Bank on Monday May 4 1905 from 11 am to 12 pm to oversee the cemetery’s affairs. Robert A. Kreme serves as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minsrket
Olivet
Central National Bank
Covning
Robent
A. Kreme
Capital Stock and Bank Affiliation Summary
Historic bank ledger notes show capital stock details 9150,000 surplus and undivided profits. Names listed include President James Gittinger and A O McCardell as cashier. Officers James Gittinger Lewis E Sixs.i vice-president go McUarpeLi Eow D Suetner Dr T Oxpeman JoAn Bisam0ns Acres G Quinn G B Hamalsson. Acccounts of firms and individuals solicited. Collections made promptly. 3 percent interest. Deposits in savings department.
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A GO. McUarpeLi
Eow. D. Suetner
DR. T. Oxpeman
Joan Bisam0ns
Acres G Quinn
G. B. Hamuonn
Benjamin F. Reicn
Fredericksonian Lawyer William Ritchie of Oak Park
Oak Leaves notes a Fredericksonian lawyer wins distinction in Illinois, with a portrait on the cover. William Ritchie, native of Frederick, Maryland, long Chicago legal figure, champion of public franchise rights, Democrat, and former counsel in high profile cases, remembered for his role in major property and street railway matters.
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Oak Leaves
Oak Park Til
Supreme Cour
Schoois
William Ritchie
Oak Park
Sailroads
Hitr Ritchie
Frederick
Maryland
Barbara Freirchie
Albert Ritchie
Ritchie
John’s College
Ancepoliz
Sud
Seoptas Aololorotos
Oede
John Richie
Maryland Court of Appeals
Albert
Supreme Bench of
Baltimore
Judd & Whitehouse
Mr. Whitehouse
T Louis & Ro R. BR. Co
The
Evangelical Association
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Michigan
Illinois
Supreme Court of Oregon
Chicago
Samuel J. Tildex
Wm. B. Ogden
Osto
Supreme Court of Illiois
Pennsylvania Company
Bacharalt
Crowsley
Muldoon
Springfield
Grace Episcopal Church
Press Clubs
Maryland Society
General Grant Council
Rerai Area
Bam
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Prrnars
Philippines
Hay
Rosaile
Washington Evening Star
Hong Kong
Chioa
Louie Fair
Frederick Fair
Contemporary Comment
Son’ A
Theodore Roosevelt and
Wallsae Jennings Bayan
Baltimore Herald
Welow
Chicago News
Atlanta Constitution
Dustin Stax
Winnie Lista
Olud
Nea
Washington Star
Willliam Dean Howeis
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Cesterday
Flanders
Obriato
Pner Plantin
Plaotin
Ned
Quentin Natsys
Mary Jane
East End
Becaues Oburoh
Sunday Schools and Societies
St John’s Catholic Church
Father Kane
Father Craig
Evangelical Reformed Church
E.R Eschbach
Methodist Episcopal Church
E. Todd
Epworth
R. OC. Nicodemus
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Servicsa
P. Manhart
D. D
Christian Endeavor
Grace Reformed Church
E L McLean
McLean
Wiliam OH. Moore
Mz .Olivet Cemetery
Freevesice County National Bank
James Gittinger
McCardell JW
Carty Albedy Nccarrdell Asst
Cashier
Cashler
Lewis E Sixs.i
Fredericksonian
Kllinois
Wlolla
ECHL
Heelkey
Patrick Street
East Fourth Street
West Patrick Street
Barger
Matrick Street
East Third Street
Patrick
Carty
Aprilist
Avchy
S Bichelberger
Mesradit
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